FARMERS' TOUR

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22833, 14 September 1937, Page 6

FARMERS' TOUR

EXPERIENCES ABROAD THE EMBARGO ON STOCK QUARANTINE STATION VISITED [FROM Ot/R OWN- correspondent] LONDON, August 25 While the party of farmers from New Zealand and South Africa was touring on the Continent and in England, a small committee was set up consisting of Mr. C. G. C. Dermer (Feilding), as leader, Mr. A. M. Carpenter (North Canterbury), as deputy-leader, Mr. J. R. Cullen (Darfield), Mr. A. Eromett (Feilding), and Mr. L. W. Ramsey (South Africa). When the travellers left for Europe their expressed purpose was to see all that they could of farming conditions in all countries and to 'consider what might be necessary for New Zealand still to do to meet the requirements of those here who handle New Zealand products. The very comprehensive tour arranged has been completed, and some of the party are engaged now in visiting Torridon and seeing other institutions which have bearing on the produce situation. The purpose throughout has been to view the position in order that New Zealand may benefit. Removal' to be Advocated One of the places recently seen wan the cattle quarantine station. As a result of that inspection, and of seeing the thoroughness of the regulations there in force, and the strictness of their observance, Mr. Carpenter says he is satisfied that the lifting of the embargo on imported stock by New Zealand is advisable. To effect this change would be absolutely safe, and it is the intention of those who have been to the quarantine station to tell the Dominion farmers that they need have no fear. The inquirers have also discussed the subject very thoroughly with the Min-. istry of Agriculture. Holland's Intense Cultivation Throughout their travels the farmers were much impressed by the wonderful reception everywhere accorded them, and they were told that the Dominion produce was held in high repute. While in the Channel Islands they studied the Jersey cattle from the viewpoint of butter production. In France, Holland, Denmark and Germany they noted many features of interest* The Jand policy of Germany was studied during tours in the Rhine area and other parts now under systematic cultivation. They learned much by visiting the industrial camps. A South African member of the party who had been in these areas only seven years ago was amazed to note the tremendous changes that had been effected, for miles and mileii now are showing full production capacity... The youths working in the camps were generally about sixteen years of age. Every class of boy was there, and everyone had at heart the land policy and the production of food for the nation. Each was taught to do practical work.